A week after losing to Virginia Tech, #6 Wake Forest goes and beats # 1 Duke, all thanks to this guy. James Johnson scored 13 point, including the shot with 0.8 seconds left to win the game, 70-68. Duke’s Kyle Singler had 22 points and 12 rebounds, but that wasn’t enough. Continue reading
The Virginia Tech Hokies brought down the #1 team in the land, upsetting the Wake Forest Deacons, 78-71. I’m sure there are very few things that feel better than beating a #1 team at their home. Malcolm Delaney scored 21 points and Jeff Allen added 16 in support of the Hokies. Continue reading
The Celtics took out their recent frustrations by winning their 3rd in a row, beating the poor Nets, 118-86. Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett combined for 42 points, while Devin Harris led the Nets in scoring, with 17 points. Continue reading
The Yankees aren’t done with their Xmas list. Not yet. It’s rumoured that they’ve offered A.J. Burnett a 5 year deal. His agent is looking for something in the $90 mil range. I cannot possibly see that ending badly. *Cough* Jaret Wright/Carl Pavano *Cough* Continue reading
The Allen Iverson-led Pistons shut down the Cavaliers and their 8-game winning streak, 96-89. Lebron had 25 points, against Iverson’s 23 points. I am quite fond of Allen Iverson’s chocolate brown eyes, but watching his body in motion is pretty sweet, too. And yes, I’m quite aware of the irony of my admiring his body in motion, and using a still photo to prove that point, but bear with me.
In news that only I care about, David Wright and Carlos Beltran get Gold Gloves in the National League. I’m a little dismayed at the lack of GG love for Santana, who is a joy to watch fielding his position. Instead, Greg Maddux gets a record 18th Gold Glove for his fielding excellence.
Also winning Gold Gloves were Yadier Molina, Adrian Gonzalez, Jimmy Rollins, Brandon Phillips, Nate McClouth and Shane Victorino.
In other good news for Mets fans, the team picked up the option on Carlos Delgado. Now, they’ve just got to find a whole new bullpen.
When TSW started the Friday Football Foodie, I immediately pounced on the idea of posting a how-to on how to make empanadas. The fact that I did not know how to make empanadas was not important. I’d solicit the help of one of my sisters-in-law (I have legion), and boom! We have empanadas.
I never realized that it’d take me 13 months to actually get it done. I’m a master procrastinator, what can I say?
Here’s all you need. Simple as pie (why do people say this? Making pies doesn’t look easy!). Continue reading
If you want more pics, find them yourself.
As I write this, Baby Mets’ Phanatic is taunting me. He’s staring at me with his evil, beady eyes. He’s sticking out his little red tongue at me. Stop it, Phanatic, or you’ll go back from whence you came!
So, as everyone knows, in the continuation of Game 5 (started Monday), the Phillies beat the Rays 4-3. This is where I’d give you some analysis about the game, or the Series, but I saw that VH1 was wrapping up their 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs, and that was enough to lure me away from the WS. (BTW, Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power” was voted #1.) Continue reading
Another day, another run-in with the po-po. While at a Luda party (I would give my first born to attend a party thrown by Ludacris), he went at it with his Cowboys babysitter “bodyguard”. He’s lucky that he wasn’t arrested, but he’s really putting his namesake to shame. (FYI: for the longest time, I thought his real name was Pacman. C’mon, there are kids named Pilot Inspektor and Kenadi running around out there. Pacman isn’t that much of a stretch.)
This Pacman is cuter.
At least someone loves me…
I’m sitting here right now, with a pit in my stomach. The season isn’t over, but I feel – seriously, I don’t even know what I feel anymore. I’m spent. This season has taken it out of me. I can’t even look for a picture, because I prefer to forget the past few hours. Long story short, the Mets let countless opportunities slip through their fingers. (That, or the Cubs pitchers just bore down at the right moment. One or the other.) And that is the game in a nutshell – a Cubs 9-6 victory over the Mets. Continue reading
You, sir, beat the Braves, 6-1, winning your first game this season. You pitched 6 scoreless innings, and your phellow Phillies did their thang with the stick, as they are wont to do. So, for that, Mr. Happ, you get top billing. With this win, the Phillies remain 1/2 a game ahead of the Mets… Continue reading
There’s few things I love more than baseball. One of them is cake.
This cake is awesome. Except for the fact that it looks like Mr. Met’s head on a platter.
I have no idea what Mark Teixeira is doing there. I don’t even know why I keep looking at him, when Torii Hunter’s arms are on display. But Tex has captivated me. Dance your happy dance, Mark! (There’s lots of great pics over at Getty Images.)
The Angels clinched the AL West by beating the Yankees, 4-2, and the Rangers losing to the Mariners 8-7. They are the first team to clinch their division this season.
There will come a day when I will not open my Hit & Run with the Mets. That day is not today. They won yesterday, 9-2, completing a 3-game sweep of the Brewers. 
Ryan Church’s grand slam and Brian Schneider’s solo HR produced six Mets runs in the first, and Ollie Perez did the rest, going 6 2/3 innings. The Phillies lost to the Nationals, 9-7, so the Mets’ lead in the NL East is now 3 games. Meanwhile, the Cubs lost to the Astros, 4-0, keeping their 4 1/2 game lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. Continue reading
I’m in an abusive relationship. I give my all to it, my blood, my sweat, my tears, and if I’m lucky, I get a crumb of affection in return. It’s a relationship into which I’ve poured countless amounts of money and tons of my time. I get beaten up, but I come right back for more.
And you all know that I’m talking about my relationship with the Mets. Tuesday night, I went to Philadelphia and reveled in the 7 run lead they immediately got. However, those damn Phillies chipped away all night, and in the 13th inning, finally beat the Mets. But yesterday was a new game, and the Mets were the ones who, down 3-1, came back to win 6-3, thanks to two Carlos Delgado HRs and a timely double by Daniel Murphy.
Peeps, today I’m going to have to beg off my usual MLB roundup. This morning, I had my second appointment with the periodontist. Yes – a periodontist. Fun times. The left side of my face is still numb, but it’s starting to wear off. Thank Jebus for the oxycontin I keep around. (By the way, that adorable little girl is Christie Rampone’s, of the gold medal-winning US women’s soccer team. Continue reading
First, I’ve got to tell you all: I’m the only one here apathetic to the Olympics. I don’t not like them, I just don’t care. So that’s why there really isn’t a whit of Olympics information in here. I know Phelps and I know parts of the womens’ volleyball match that was on earlier yesterday, at my dentist’s office.
Anyways, back in MLB, my Mets finally have a laugher. They beat the Nationals 12-0, on the strength of an 8-run third inning. I felt bad for Jason Bergmann, the Nats’ starting pitcher, as he went to Rutgers also, but my team won! Woot. Continue reading
The Mets fell to 3 games back in the NL East, after yesterday’s 4-2 loss to the Padres. Yeah, it’s only 3 games, but they’re not playing so hot anymore. (Never mind that John Maine and Billy Wagner are both on the DL. I swear, a few days ago I was looking at the 40-man roster, and it looks like an infirmary patient list.) They only scored two runs against Cha Seung Baek, who is 2-0 against the Mets this season. David Wright not only committed a baserunning error in the 5th inning – getting doubled off first after Carlos Beltran’s fly ball to right field – but also committed a costly error that allowed the Pads to score the winning run. Really don’t want to look at their hellish mistakes, so we get to look at Jose Reyes, who by the way, married his long-time girlfriend – and mother of two kids – a couple of weeks ago. Continue reading
Lest I be accused of sweeping it under the carpet, I’ll lead with the Mets’ 7-5 loss to the Marlins. Le sigh. Couple that with the Phillies’ victory over the Nationals, that means that the Phillies are now back in 1st place, 1/2 a game ahead of the Mets. Josh Johnson pitched well for the Marlins, while Mike Pelfrey did not pitch well for the Mets, and there you have it. Continue reading
A night after getting their guts ripped out by the Phillies, the Mets put it all behind them with a 6-3 win. Jose Reyes broke the 3-3 tie with a 3-run HR in the 7th inning. The two teams are once again tied for first atop the NL East. Continue reading
The ESPYs were filmed in Los Angeles last night. Fun! That’s Adriana Lima and her fiance Marko Jaric, of the Memphis Grizzlies. She’s a Victoria’s Secret supermodel, and that’s the best she can do? I’m sure he’s making money, but he is not that attractive. Adriana, you fail. Continue reading
Well, my guy may not have won the final prize, but there’s no doubt that last night, Josh Hamilton owned Yankee Stadium. I’m not going to bore anyone with the umpteenth retelling of his sordid, drug-soaked past. Instead, I just want to congratulate him (yeah, I know he’s not reading this, but humor me) in coming this far, and wish him much luck in the future. And of course, onto the pics!
The Rays complete the sweep of the Red Sox, widening their first place lead to 3.5 games over the Sox and 7.5 games over the Yankees.
Picture courtesy of The Onion.
Prince Fielder, of the Milwaukee Brewers, is told by the IRS: “Pay up, bitch!” He owes more than $400,000 in back taxes. Granted, he could’ve paid it off by now. But it’s more fun to speculate what he could’ve bought instead of paying his taxes. The entire inventory of a Krispy Kremes? 8,000 copies of Metal Gear Solid? 40,000 tickets to “Get Smart”? 500 Coach bags? (WANT!) Continue reading
Today, we want to sincerely wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there who hold the fort down, who head to the grocery store at 2 am to pick up a box of diapers, who will move heaven and earth to make their kids happy. Here’s to you… Continue reading
So much has gone since I last wrote. The Red Wings won the Stanley Cup. Another Boston team is poised to win a championship. Some New York baseball team is seriously underperforming. Well, you can say that about both of them. Continue reading
And just like that the Final Four is on the back-burner (for me – I obviously don’t speak for anyone else!). The 2008 season is now underway for the vast majority of baseball teams. I know other stuff happened today, but I’ve been waiting 6 months for this, so today we’ve got a full post of MLB! MLB! MLB! Continue reading
Duke Blue Devils win
Were almost beat by Belmont.
They’ll lose in next round
This right here is Fernando Martinez, our newest Met. He’s a cutie, and I can’t wait to see more of him this summer. Not only is he cute, but he’s a hell of a ballplayer, with a personality to match. He’s respectful to the veterans, humble, hardworking – everything I want in my team’s top prospect. And he likes dancing in the rain (as do I!):
Super Bowl XLII is the most watched ever, and the second biggest event in American TV history, second only to the M.A.S.H. finale (I wonder if the M.A.S.H. people sit around and toast when yet another telecast comes close but doesn’t break their record).
